Publications - Mental health

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Tasmanian Health Plan

The Australian Government is supporting Tasmanians by investing in new mental health and primary care initiatives, new health infrastructure and new medical research that will mean real, on‑the‑ground benefits for all Tasmanians.

2019Current

ACT Health Plan

People in Canberra and the surrounding region will have better access to health and medical services, when and where they need them, under the Australian Government’s new ACT Health Plan.

2019Current

Victorian Health Plan

Across Victoria, the Australian Government is investing in a range of medical research, infrastructure, mental health and primary care initiatives that will mean real, on-the-ground health benefits for all Victorians.

2019Current

Strengthening the National Mental Health Commission

The report from the Deloitte Consulting’s independent review of the National Mental Health Commission was commissioned to help inform the Government’s actions to address its 2015 election commitment to "…strengthen the National Mental Health Commission, who will be charged with overseeing mental health reforms and providing direct advice to the Minister".

2017Current

The Mental health of children and adolescents

Report on the second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing.

2015Current

Partners in Recovery annual report 2014-15

The second report from the Partners in Recovery (PIR) evaluation and monitoring project broadly focussed on early evidence of outcomes for clients as a result of PIR.

2015Current

Eating disorders

Eating disorders are abnormal patterns of eating and exercising that severely interfere with a person’s everyday life. This can include eating extremely small amounts of food or eating in an uncontrolled way. The person may also be very distressed, anxious or worried about food, body weight and appearance. The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.

2015Current

Partners in Recovery evaluation and monitoring project: final annual report 2013-14

The first report from the Partners in Recovery (PIR) evaluation and monitoring project broadly focussed on programme establishment by the 48 PIR organisations during the first year of PIR.

2014Current

Accessible mental health services for people with an intellectual disability: a guide for providers

This guide has been developed as a practical framework for the development of accessible mental health services. It provides assistance to professionals and to services to improve access to high quality mental health care for people with an intellectual disability.

2014Current

Evaluation of suicide prevention activities

An assessment of activities funded under the National Suicide Prevention Program and selected elements of the Taking Action to Tackle Suicide package over the seven-year period from 2006-07 to 2012-13.

2014Current

National practice standards for the mental health workforce 2013

These standards outline capabilities that all mental health professionals should achieve in their work. They are intended to complement discipline-specific practice standards or competencies of the professions of nursing, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychology and social work.

2013Current

Practitioners' guide to recovery principles that support recovery-oriented mental health practice

Poster for practitioners.

2013Current

A National framework for recovery-oriented mental health services: policy and theory

This background paper is a summary of the research and policy that underpins Australia's national framework for recovery-oriented mental health services.

2013Current

Practitioner guide to recovery principles that support recovery-oriented mental health practice: journey of hope and new beginnings

This guide provides some essential information and prompts for your day-to-day clinical work, whether you are working in a community or inpatient setting, with children, adults or older people.

2013Current

A National framework for recovery-oriented mental health services: guide for practitioners and providers

This document gives guidance to mental health practitioners and services on recovery-oriented practice and service delivery.

2013Current

Consumer and carer guide to recovery principles that support recovery-oriented mental health practice: journey of hope and new beginnings

Brochure for consumers and carers.

2013Current

National mental health report 2013

This report, the twelfth in the series, summarises the system level changes that have taken place in mental health between 1993 and 2011.

2013Current

Australian Government response to: Before it's too late: report on the inquiry into early intervention programs aimed at reducing youth suicide

Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing's report on the inquiry into early intervention programs aimed at reducing youth suicide.

2013Current

National mental health consumer experiences of care project

Development and evaluation of a Consumer Experiences of Care survey instrument suitable for use as a national standard.

2013Current

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide prevention strategy

The objective of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide prevention strategy is to reduce the cause, prevalence and impact of suicide on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, their families and communities.

2013Current

Roadmap for national mental health reform

An outline of the reform directions that governments will take over the period 2012-2022.

2013Current

E-mental health strategy for Australia

This strategy sets out a long term vision for developing an accessible, high quality and integrated e-mental health care system.

2012Current

Mental health statement of rights and responsibilities

This statement seeks to ensure that consumers, carers, support persons, service providers and the community are aware of relevant rights and responsibilities and can be confident in exercising them.

2012Current

Clinical practice guideline for the management of borderline personality disorder

This guideline will assist health professionals to diagnose, treat and manage borderline personality disorder in adolescents and adults, and will improve understanding and recognition of BPD in health services and the community.

2012Current

National survey of mental health literacy and stigma

Report on a national survey to assess whether there have been changes in recognition, treatment beliefs, stigmatising attitudes and other aspects of mental health literacy.

2011Current

Fourth national mental health plan: first progress report of implementation activity January - December 2010

This report outlines the scope of work under way in the first year of implementation of the Fourth National Mental Health Plan.

2011Current

Response to the scoping study for a new peak national mental health consumer organisation

Australian Government response to the scoping study to inform the establishment of a new peak national mental health consumer organisation.

2011Current

People living with psychotic illness 2010

Report on the second Australian national survey of psychotic illness.

2011Current

Fourth national mental health plan: measurement strategy

This document describes the approach taken by the mental health sector to develop the performance indicators and targets of the Fourth National Mental Health Plan. It provides a high-level overview of the indicators and targets, details on indicator specifications, and planned developments.

2011Current

Evaluation of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and GPs through the Medicare Benefits Schedule initiative

This comprehensive evaluation assessed the overall appropriateness, effectiveness and impact of the Better Access initiative.

2011Current

State & territory jurisdictional reports: Activity relating to mental health reform prior to the implementation of the Fourth National Mental Health Plan

State and territory reports, December 2010.

2010Current

Evaluation of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and GPs through the Medicare Benefits Schedule initiative: component A.2: a study of consumers and their outcomes (focusing on the occupational therapy and social work sectors)

Consumer outcomes focusing specifically on social workers, occupational therapists and their clients.

2010Current

Commonwealth response to 'The hidden toll: suicide in Australia'

This report outlines the plan for suicide prevention in Australia.

2010Current

Implementation guidelines for private office based mental health practices

Information to guide implementation of the national standards for mental health services by private office based mental health practices.

2010Current

Implementation guidelines for non-government community services

Information to guide implementation of the national standards for mental health services by non-government community services.

2010Current

Implementation guidelines for public mental health services and private hospitals

Information to guide implementation of the national standards for mental health services by public mental health services and private hospitals.

2010Current

Fourth national mental health plan: implementation strategy

This document details the process for implementation that will achieve the aims and objectives of the Fourth National Mental Health Plan.

2010Current

Carers identified?

Report of the project "Identifying the carer" to develop nationally consistent policies and good practice protocols to identify carers of people with a mental illness, and to provide nationally consistent information for carers on admission to a service.

2010Current

National standards for mental health services 2010

This document outlines a revised set of mental health service standards which can be applied to all mental health services, including government, non-government and private sectors across Australia.

2010Current

2009/10 Update to the early childhood and parenting services scoping study

This report updates the Early childhood and parenting support services scoping study by presenting a current service system map for each state and an overview of the current methods of service system information dissemination across sectors.

2010Current

Tips for parents: kids 5-11

Advice for parents on helping children deal with loss and change and problems relating to fitting in at school.

2010Current

Tips for parents: relationships

Advice to parents on relationships, including making time to be together, dealing with family breakup and getting support.

2010Current

Tips for parents: babies

Advice for parents on how to survive the first year with a new baby.

2010Current

Tips for parents: kids 1-4

Advice for parents on managing and improving behaviour for children aged one to four years.

2010Current

Tips for parents: adolescents

Advice for parents on how to communicate with adolescents and when and where to seek help.

2010Current

Review of the Multicultural Mental Health Australia (MMHA) project

This review analysed the effectiveness and efficiency of the Multicultural Mental Health Australia project and identified future direction.

2009Current

Framework for the national perinatal depression initiative 2008-09 to 2012-13

This document outlines the scope of the National Perinatal Depression Initiative, roles and responsibilities of governments and beyondblue, key areas for action, underlying principles, monitoring arrangements, and government investment plans.

2009Current

Framework for reducing adverse medication events in mental health services

This framework seeks to guide service development and quality improvement activities in relation to medication events and provide a nationally consistent approach where appropriate.

2009Current

Fourth national mental health plan: an agenda for collaborative government action in mental health 2009-2014

This document sets an agenda for collaborative government action in mental health for five years from 2009, offers a framework to develop a system of care that is able to intervene early and provide integrated services across health and social domains, and provides guidance to governments in considering future funding priorities for mental health.

2009Current

Comorbidity treatment service model evaluation

This report evaluated service delivery models for comorbidity treatment in the alcohol and other drugs and mental health service sectors, identified elements of good practice, and made recommendations arising from the evaluation.

2009Current

Panic disorder and agoraphobia: Australian treatment guide for consumers and carers

This guide is intended to help you find the right care and treatment for panic disorder and agoraphobia.

2009Current

Schizophrenia: Australian treatment guide for consumers and carers

This guide was developed for adults and young people with schizophrenia or who suspect they have schizophrenia and covers early treatment, support and recovery.

2009Current

Bipolar disorder: Australian treatment guide for consumers and carers

This guide was written by consumers and mental health professionals to answer the priority questions consumers have about treatments for bipolar disorder and living with the condition. Its purpose is to provide consumers with information on best practice in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder.

2009Current

Coping with depression: Australian treatment guide for consumers and carers

The purpose of this guide is to clarify for consumers and carers the symptoms of depression and where to get help, the treatment options and an estimate of the costs, as well as advice on where to find further information and support.

2009Current

The Mental health of Australians 2: report on the 2007 national survey of mental health and wellbeing

This report presents a comprehensive summary of the results of the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. It provides information on the prevalence of mental disorders, their severity, associated suicidality, and comorbidity with other mental disorders and physical conditions, as well as what services people use for their mental health problems.

2009Current

National mental health policy 2008

This policy represents a renewed commitment to the continual improvement of Australia's mental health system.

2009Current

Development of clinical prompts to enhance decision support tools related to the National Outcomes and Casemix Collection

This report investigates the feasibility of linking clinical prompts to scores on the National Outcomes and Casemix Collection (NOCC) routine outcome measures.

2008Current

Quality framework for telephone counselling and internet-based support services

The quality framework lists core elements, their purpose and guidelines to promote the development and delivery of high-quality telephone counselling and internet-based support services. It includes a self-assessment tool to enable service providers to identify how well they meet the framework.

2008Current

COAG mental health early intervention measure - early childhood component: study to scope potential service delivery

This report scopes potential delivery settings for early childhood services and mental health support for young children.

2007Historical

Review of Innovative Health Services for Homeless Youth Program - Final Report 2007

The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA or the “Department”) engaged Health Outcomes International (HOI) in February 2007 to undertake a review of the Innovative Health Services for Homeless Youth (IHSHY) program and to recommend future policy directions for the program.

2007Historical

Early childhood and parenting services scoping study

An overview of mental health services for children and adolescents, and of services to support their families.

2007Current

What is mental illness?

This brochure talks about mental illness, outlining the main types, myths and misunderstandings, what can be done about stigma, and where to go for help.

2007Current

What is a personality disorder?

This brochure talks about personality disorders, outlining the main types, possible causes, treatment options, and where to go for help.

2007Current

What is an anxiety disorder?

This brochure talks about anxiety disorders, outlining the main types, possible causes, treatment options and suggestions on where to go for help.

2007Current

What is bipolar mood disorder?

This brochure talks about bipolar mood disorder, its symptoms and possible causes, treatment options and where to go for help.

2007Current

What is an eating disorder?

This brochure talks about eating disorders, outlining the main types, possible causes, treatment options and where to go for help.

2007Current

What is a depressive disorder?

This brochure talks about depressive disorders, outlining the main types, possible causes, treatment options and where to go for help.

2007Current

What is schizophrenia?

This brochure talks about schizophrenia, its symptoms and causes, treatment options and where to go for help.

2007Current

Alerting the community to the link between illicit drugs and mental illness: developmental research

This report explores awareness, attitudes, perceptions and experience of issues relating to illicit drug use and mental illness amongst youth, young adults, their parents and the broader community.

2007Historical

Pathways of recovery: report of the national consultation on preventing further episodes of mental illness

This report describes the national consultation undertaken in 2004 on the role of relapse prevention in the recovery process for people who have been seriously affected by mental illness.

2006Current

Pathways of recovery: report of the national consultation on preventing further episodes of mental illness

This report describes the national consultation undertaken in 2004 on the role of relapse prevention in the recovery process for people who have been seriously affected by mental illness.

2006Current

Pathways of recovery: preventing further episodes of mental illness (monograph)

This paper considers the role of relapse prevention within the recovery process for people who have been seriously affected by mental illness.

2006Current

Pathways of recovery: 4As framework for preventing further episodes of mental illness

This document presents a framework to inform policy, programs and practice for continuing care to prevent further episodes of mental illness for people who have been seriously affected by mental illness. The basic elements of the framework are the 4As: awareness, anticipation, alternatives and access.

2006Current

Anorexia nervosa: Australian treatment guide for consumers and carers, 2005

This treatment clinical practice guideline is for adolescents and adults who have anorexia nervosa or who believe they are at risk of developing it. The guide contains research on anorexia nervosa and recommendations from recovered consumers to assist you to choose the best kind of treatment.

2005Historical

Coping with depression: Australian treatment guide for consumers and carers, 2005

The purpose of this guide is to clarify for consumers and carers the symptoms of depression and where to get help, the treatment options and an estimate of the costs, as well as advice on where to find further information and support.

2005Historical

Self-harm: Australian treatment guide for consumers and carers, 2005

This guide is for adults who have engaged in self-harm. It informs them of assessment, treatment and support options and what to expect of services intended to reduce self-harm and its related suffering.

2005Historical

Panic disorder and agoraphobia: Australian treatment guide for consumers and carers, 2005

This guide is intended to help you find the right care and treatment for panic disorder and agoraphobia.

2005Historical

National mental health information priorities 2nd edition

This publication outlines priorities to guide the development of national mental health information over the period of the National Mental Health Plan 2003-2008 and beyond.

2005Current

Supporting parents and families: the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people

This brochure will help you to become aware of the warning signs of mental health problems, the importance of seeking early help and the ways you can help support your child or young person.

2004Current

Comorbid mental disorders and substance use disorders: epidemiology, prevention and treatment

This monograph provides the evidence base and the beginning of a common language to address the complex issues around comorbidity.

2003Current

Stigma and discrimination

Stigma against people who have experienced a mental illness is deeply entrenched in our culture. This report presents the nature of the problems associated with stigma and through its recommendations suggests positive strategies to genuinely impact on stigma in our society.

2002Historical

Mental health of young people in Australia

This report represents the findings of the child and adolescent component of the National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. It provides the first reliable, national information on mental illness in children and adolescents aged 4 to 17.

2000Current

Innovative grants program: project summaries

This report is a summary of the projects funded under the Innovative Grants Program which was established in 1992 to support community-based reform activities under the National Mental Health Strategy.

1999Historical

Evaluation of the national mental health strategy

This evaluation, finalised in 1997, considered the effectiveness and appropriateness of the National Mental Health Strategy from its inception in 1992.

1997Current